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Monkey Grass Seeds
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 11
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
WIDTH
12 - 24 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
FLOWER COLOR
Blue
FALL COLOR
Foliage may turn brown with cold winters
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Average, medium, well-drained soil
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Requires weekly watering during extreme heat for first year
LATIN NAME
Liriope muscari
About...
Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari Big Blue) - If you need a decorative border or drought tolerant edging plant, start Monkey Grass seeds, and enjoy this popular ornamental grass plant. Also known as Lily Turf, this ornamental grass has evergreen foliage and violet blue flower spikes during the summer.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
Sow at max 41F - germination irregular
AVERAGE GERM TIME
30 - 90 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/4"
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 24 inches
Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari) - If you need a decorative border or edging plant, start Monkey Grass seeds, and enjoy this popular ornamental grass plant. Also known as Lily Turf, this ornamental grass has evergreen foliage and violet blue flower spikes during the summer. Monkey Grass is an excellent ground cover for xeriscape landscapes, and it works nicely for container use as well.
How To Grow Monkey Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: Start Lily Turf seeds indoors in the early spring. Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the ornamental grass seeds onto the soil and cover 1/4 inch with sand or soil and keep the seeds moist. place the seeds in the pots in your refrigerator until germination occurs Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures have warmed and frost danger has passed. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage from Liriope muscari before new leaves emerge. Divide Monkey Grass clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Mow in early spring to remove old foliage. Lilyturf will tolerate drier conditions once established.
Common Questions
How can I use Liriope muscari in my landscape?
Liriope muscari is wonderful as edging plants along walkways, paths, pool decks. They are also lovely in mass plantings or as a ground cover. Plants can also be used around shrubs or under trees.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer and rabbits avoid these plants.
Do I need to prune back my plants?
Yes, cut back old leaves to the ground in early spring to encourage healthy new growth.
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